Wing Loong-10 vs ZALA Lancet

Overview

The Wing Loong-10 and the ZALA Lancet are both Military Drones, manufactured by AVIC and ZALA Aero respectively.

The Wing Loong-10 reaches 620 km/h — 2.1x the ZALA Lancet's 300 km/h. The Wing Loong-10 operates at altitudes up to 15,000 m compared to 5,000 m for the ZALA Lancet. At 3,200 kg MTOW, the Wing Loong-10 is 267:1 the ZALA Lancet's 12 kg.

The Wing Loong-10 first flew 5 years before the ZALA Lancet (2014 vs 2019).

Chinese high-altitude long-endurance unmanned aerial vehicle, developed in the early 21st century, designed for reconnaissance and precision strike missions.
Origin country 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Drones
Manufacturer AVIC
First flight 1 January 2014
Year introduced 2016
Number produced N/A
Average unit price --
Russian loitering munition and unmanned aerial vehicle, developed in the late 2010s, utilized for reconnaissance and precision strike operations in modern conflicts.
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Drones
Manufacturer ZALA Aero
First flight 1 June 2019
Year introduced 2020
Number produced 6000 units
Average unit price $37K
Wingspan 20.0 m
Height 3.7 m
Length 9.0 m
Maximum speed 620 km/h
Operational range -- km
Service ceiling 15,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,200 kg
Empty weight 2,300 kg
Total thrust 1 x 10 kN
Wingspan 2.4 m
Height -- m
Length 1.7 m
Maximum speed 300 km/h
Operational range 40 km
Service ceiling 5,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 12 kg
Empty weight 5 kg
Total thrust 0

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Wing Loong-10 or ZALA Lancet?
The Wing Loong-10 is faster with a maximum speed of 620 km/h compared to the ZALA Lancet's 300 km/h, a difference of 320 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Wing Loong-10 or ZALA Lancet?
The ZALA Lancet has a longer range at 40 km compared to the Wing Loong-10's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the Wing Loong-10 or ZALA Lancet?
The Wing Loong-10 has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the ZALA Lancet's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the Wing Loong-10 or ZALA Lancet?
The Wing Loong-10 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,200 kg compared to the ZALA Lancet's 12 kg.
Which is larger, the Wing Loong-10 or ZALA Lancet?
The Wing Loong-10 is longer at 9.0 meters compared to the ZALA Lancet's 1.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Wing Loong-10 or ZALA Lancet?
The Wing Loong-10 entered service first in 2016, 4 years before the ZALA Lancet which entered service in 2020.